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Article R1331-41 of the French Public Health Code

No objects or rubbish shall be thrown outside residential premises or in the vicinity thereof.

The storage or accumulation of rubbish, objects or various substances likely to cause an unhealthy environment, an accident or a risk of epidemic, in particular by attracting and encouraging the proliferation of animals that are a nuisance to human health, is prohibited.

Domestic composting systems for bio-waste are permitted, provided that they do not cause unhealthiness, in particular by encouraging the proliferation of rodents.

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Article R1331-41

Aucun objet ou détritus n’est projeté à l’extérieur des locaux d’habitation ni à leurs abords.

L’entreposage ou l’accumulation de détritus, objets ou substances diverses susceptibles de causer une insalubrité, un accident ou un risque d’épidémie, notamment en attirant et favorisant la prolifération des animaux causes de nuisances pour la santé humaine, est interdit.

Les dispositifs de compostage domestique des bio-déchets sont admis, sous réserve qu’ils ne soient pas une cause d’insalubrité, notamment en favorisant la prolifération de rongeurs.

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